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David Villa
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09 / Spain · 2005–2017

David Villa

ST finisherclutch
Caps · Spain
98
Life
1981
Clubs
Sporting Gijón, Real Zaragoza, Valencia, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, New York City FC, Melbourne City, Vissel Kobe
Honours
FIFA World Cup 2010
#9
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 98 caps for Spain; club career at Sporting Gijón, Real Zaragoza, Valencia, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, New York City FC, Melbourne City, Vissel Kobe; honours include FIFA World Cup 2010.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q83006
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Career record

2001–2003Sporting Gijón
2003–2005Real Zaragoza
2005–2010Valencia
2010–2013Barcelona
2013–2014Atlético Madrid
2014–2018New York City FC
2014–2014Melbourne City
2019–2020Vissel Kobe
Spain98 caps

Sources

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Around Villa in the almanac

One rank above: Raúl González at #8.

One rank below: Francisco Gento at #10.

Spain's editorial top five: Alfredo Di Stéfano · Andrés Iniesta · Xavi · Iker Casillas · Rodri.

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